1.   The proper handling of these expectations will have a major impact on the overall success of the company following the acquisition.

2.   The move is part of an overall restructuring of the SE region following the acquisition of of Burston in February.

3.   The next phase of expansion will focus on South Durham and Teesside, where the company already has a presence following the acquisition of Wharton Carpenter at Norton.

4.   Analysts said they expect HFS to acquire another car-rental company, in line with its trend of following one acquisition in a business with another.

5.   A company spokesman said Pilkington felt it was in a position to consolidate following its acquisition of SIV, an Italian glassmaker, in November.

6.   A series of crashes that left nine railroad crew members dead followed the acquisition of Southern Pacific.

7.   All too often the acquisitions are followed by the stagnation or slow defection of clients from the money managers UAM has added.

8.   Coram blamed Caremark for its lower-than-expected revenue following the acquisition.

9.   Either Sowell or Byars will be the fullback, and Curtis Martin definitely will be the featured running back following his acquisition as a free agent over the winter.

10.   Following the acquisition, Ameron Broadcasting President and Chief Executive Bill Thomas will join Capstar management.